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IBM PowerHA System Mirror vs Veritas InfoScale Availability comparison

IBM and Veritas are both solutions in the High Availability Clustering category. IBM is ranked #3 with an average rating of 9.0, while Veritas is ranked #2. IBM holds a 13.4% mindshare in HAC, compared to Veritas’s 23.0% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of IBM users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Veritas users who would recommend it.
IBM PowerHA System Mirror
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100% willing to recommend
Veritas InfoScale Availability
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100% willing to recommend
 

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Executive Summary
We performed a comparison between IBM PowerHA System Mirror and Veritas InfoScale Availability based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two High Availability Clustering solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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Categories and Ranking

IBM PowerHA System Mirror
Ranking in High Availability Clustering
3rd
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Veritas InfoScale Availability
Ranking in High Availability Clustering
2nd
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the High Availability Clustering category, the mindshare of IBM PowerHA System Mirror is 13.4%, up from 12.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Veritas InfoScale Availability is 23.0%, down from 23.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Md Al-Amin - PeerSpot reviewer
Robust, reliable, and will give a big ROI over time
I primarily use this solution as a database server The most valuable features are that it's robust and reliable and that the CP memory can be updated in runtime. The initial setup could be simpler. The stability is good enough, and the product works fine. The scalability is very high and can…
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it_user281973 - PeerSpot reviewer
It provides a stable SAP environment, but deployment does require someone with experience.
It offers High Availability for many applications, including Oracle and SAP environment In my last job, it provided a great SAP environment that was stable and running on Veritas Cluster. I've used it for six years. It's not so easy in some cases, and you will need some experience. There were…
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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The most valuable features are that it's robust and reliable and that the CP memory can be updated in runtime."
"It integrates well with other solutions."
 

Cons

"The initial setup could be simpler."
"It could be more stable and more secure."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"IBM doesn't publish its prices, so it's hard to compare its pricing to know how costly it is."
"Our clients pay for licensing on a yearly basis."
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
23%
Computer Software Company
16%
Insurance Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
 

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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM PowerHA System Mirror?
IBM PowerHA offers multiple editions. You can choose between the base, enterprise, or standard edition. If you intend to use it for purposes other than just ratio and not for HDR, and if you requir...
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What needs improvement with IBM PowerHA System Mirror?
In terms of interoperability and compatibility, every time new applications and database levels are released, a thorough compatibility check is conducted in PowerHA. IBM consistently ensures compat...
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What is your primary use case for IBM PowerHA System Mirror?
We use IBM PowerHA SystemMirror for high availability and VM protection. It covers scenarios like local node failures or even outages across entire sites. Additionally, it can manage workloads runn...
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Product Reports

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High Availability Clustering
October 2024
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High Availability Clustering
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Also Known As

PowerHA System Mirror
InfoScale Availability, Veritas Cluster Server, Veritas InfoScale, Veritas VCS, InfoScale
 

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Overview

IBM PowerHA technology provides high availability, business continuity and disaster recovery. It enables you to deploy an HA solution that addresses both storage and high availability requirements with one integrated configuration, which offers robust performance along with a simplified user interface. Power Systems is committed to investing in - and bringing to market - solutions designed to keep your IT environments resilient. IBM engineers work continuously to optimize IBM Power Systems hardware and operating systems to keep pace with the increasing demand for 24x365 availability.

Veritas InfoScale is a workload-centric storage virtualization solution that abstracts applications from their underlying infrastructure, enabling enterprise-grade functionality around business continuity, performance optimization, orchestration and agility.

 

Sample Customers

Royal Arctic Line, Wªrth Group, Balluff, Al Mansour Holding Company, Baptist Health of Northeast Florida, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, SAIC FIAT Powertrain Hongyan, Vishay
Wayne State University, Zenith Mart
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